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Resolve Resolved Matter Crisis Problem Met Differences Hope

Word3 resolve
WordType (verb)
Phonetic /rɪˈzɒlv/ /rɪˈzɑːlv/
Example
  • to resolve an issue/a dispute/a conflict/a crisis
  • attempts are being made to resolve the problem of security in schools.
  • both sides met in order to try to resolve their differences.
  • we hope to resolve the matter as soon as possible.
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resolve

(verb)/rɪˈzɒlv/ /rɪˈzɑːlv/

    Verb Forms

  1. to find an acceptable solution to a problem or difficulty
    • SYNONYM settle
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/settle_2
    • to resolve an issue/a dispute/a conflict/a crisis
    • Attempts are being made to resolve the problem of security in schools.
    • Both sides met in order to try to resolve their differences.
    • We hope to resolve the matter as soon as possible.
    • Everything is being done to resolve the situation.
    • The dispute has not been fully resolved.
    • Be patient and the situation may resolve itself.

    Extra Examples

    • The crisis was finally resolved through high-level negotiations.
    • The family feuding could resolve itself.
    • The matter is not yet fully resolved.
    • The two countries have failed to resolve their differences on this.
    • They met in a last-ditch attempt to resolve their differences.
    • We hope that the dispute can be resolved peacefully.
    • Fortunately, the issue has now been amicably resolved.
    • The UN was supposed to be a forum for resolving disputes by peaceful means.
    • The matter has never really been satisfactorily resolved.
    • The prime minister flew home immediately to try to resolve the crisis.
    • Where can ordinary people get help with resolving family problems?
  2. to make a definite decision to do something
    • He resolved not to tell her the truth.
    • He resolved to do something to help the children he had met.
    • She resolved that she would never see him again.
    • We had resolved on making an early start.
  3. to reach a decision by means of a formal vote
    • It was resolved that the matter be referred to a higher authority.
    • They resolved that the matter be referred to a higher authority.
    • The committee unanimously resolved that the party chairman should step down.
    • The Supreme Council resolved to resume control over the national press.
    • The board of directors has called a meeting to resolve on the merger.

    Word Origin

    • late Middle English (in the senses ‘dissolve, disintegrate’ and ‘solve (a problem)’): from Latin resolvere, from re- (expressing intensive force) + solvere ‘loosen’.
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